Distance Education: The Complete Guide to Design, Delivery and Improvement

In this book, Johnson combines her extensive research with valuable case studies to provide a comprehensive picture of the evolution and current status of distance learning in higher education. This authoritative, easy-to-use volume discusses:

• Some of the standout examples of distance education, including Maine’s system, Oregon’s system, Western Governor’s University, and Britain’s Open University.
• Pedagogy, student support services, and case studies that illustrate real-life examples of how this new way of educating students is working.
• Design and delivery of programs, including the role of instructional designers and essential ingredients for an effective course.
• Issues of assessment, evaluation, accreditation, and emerging technology standards.
• Valuable lessons learned by institutions and faculty already successfully using distance learning.
• The latest research and what the future may hold for higher education.

Judith L. Johnson is the Director of the Office of Institutional Research at the University of Southern Maine.